Respiratory Therapist - FT Days -Sign On Bonus
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Job Description
HIRING BONUS $1500
As a Respiratory Therapist you will be responsible for all aspects of respiratory home care while providing excellent oneonone patient care. General work times are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with rotating on call weekends. This is at our West Omaha/Lakeside location.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
In this role you will provide delivery setup instruction and followup to our patients in accordance with infection control safety and equipment management policies for the following product categories:
Ventilators
Nebulizers and respiratory medications
Percussion Vests
Suction Equipment
Cough Assist Machine
Aerosol air compressors
Oxygen delivery systems
CPAP/BIPAP
- Provide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators respiratory equipment or supplies
- Develop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipment
- Perform diagnostic or therapeutic studies ordered by physicians reporting the results to the ordering physician by phone fax and/or mail. Studies include ventilator compliance/therapy reports oximetry nocturnal apnea and CPAP/BIPAP compliance/therapy reports
- Maintain home care records on all respiratory patients
- Ensure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders CMNs test results insurance information and diagnosis
- Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance problem identification/solving and patient question resolution
- Assist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levels
- Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols
- Complies with federal state and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation anticipating future legislation enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service and people skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid drivers license and ability to be insurable
- Valid Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license
Employment Type
Full-Time
